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An excellent starting point for all beginners is to learn their notes on the ukulele. As you learn to navigate the notes on the fretboard, youll build an understanding of the basics - so you can start playing tunes in no time!
Once youve mastered the individual notes, you can use them to build chords, and chords quickly turn into songs. These individual ukulele notes are also necessary for learning how to play licks or riffs.
In this article, we'll discuss different ways to tune your …
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A Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Notes [Charts Included]

An excellent starting point for all beginners is to learn their notes on the ukulele. As you learn to navigate the notes on the fretboard, youll build an understanding of the basics - so you can start playing tunes in no time!
Once youve mastered the individual notes, you can use them to build chords, and chords quickly turn into songs. These individual ukulele notes are also necessary for learning how to play licks or riffs.
In this article, we'll discuss different ways to tune your

Here's What to Know Before Buying an Instrument

Thinking about buying a new instrument? It's a big decision, as an instrument is truly an investment -- especially if you're spending several hundred dollars (or more, for higher-end brands and models) on it.
Before making your purchase, you'll want to do some research. But where do you start? With so many brands out there, how do you know which ones are worth the money? What do you really need to ensure years of playing and practicing?
We came across a great article over on Donna Schw

Top 10 Most Surprising Ukulele Cover Songs

You'd be amazed what you can play on the ukulele! Music teacher Matthew K. counts down 10 of his favorite surprising ukulele cover songs...
The ukulele is a fun instrument to play! Originating in Hawaii, the ukulele has four nylon strings that are tuned to C major. It is very easy to play, and you can strum it any way and it will provide a nice tone.
Often when one thinks of the ukulele, they think Hawaii, or Luau. Although it originated in Hawaii, many contemporary songs can be covered o

15 Hawaiian Words Ukulele Players Should Know

When you're taking ukulele lessons, you will learn to play some classic Hawaiian songs. While Hawaiian songs tell stories of love, Hawaiian culture, and history, you may find some new, unfamiliar terms in the lyrics.
To help you out, we've compiled a list of 15 words you may hear when you're learning ukulele. You will hear a mix of traditional Hawaiian words along with some pidgin words (a slang-type language used in Hawaii).
Here are 15 Hawaiian words ukulele players should know...

7 Essential Ukulele Chords for Beginners

Ready to start learning to play ukulele? Check out these easy ukulele chords from music teacher Raymond L. and you'll be strumming a tune in no time!
There are many easy ukulele chords that could be considered essential for beginners but I will try to limit my choice to only seven. In my opinion, it's best to start with these seven chords based on the following criteria: the technical difficulties or skills required to play them, the usefulness of the chords, their harmonic properties, and th